Private foundation · EIN 87-3240847 · Fort Lee, New Jersey · Human services

Frank Patti Foundation Inc

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 13 grants paid, $73K total, median $3,000. 92% of grants stayed in New Jersey.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
13
$73K
Median grant
$3,000
Stays in NJ
92%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$2.0M

Grants paid in 2025

13 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
EhmcEnglewood, NJDonation$20K
Friends of Barrymore Film CenterFort Lee, NJDonation$15K
Holy Name FdnTeaneck, NJDonation$5,000
Englewood Health FoundationEnglewood, NJDonation$5,000
Fort Lee Educational FoundationFort Lee, NJDonation$5,000
St Johns RccLeonia, NJDonation$4,500
Chabad of Fort LeeFort Lee, NJDonation$3,000
St Thomas American ChurchTenafly, NJDonation$3,000
Center Ave Synagagoue CongregationFort Lee, NJDonation$3,000
Co-Cathedral of St John the TheoloTenafly, NJDonation$3,000
Global Children FoundationSan Francisco, CADonation$2,000
Leonia Volunteer Fire DeptLeonia, NJDonation$2,000
Sculpture for LeoniaLeonia, NJDonation$2,000

By state: New Jersey 12 · California 1

About this foundation

Frank Patti Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Fort Lee, New Jersey, administered in care of Frank a Patti, tax-exempt since 2022. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Frank Patti Foundation Inc accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Frank Patti Foundation Inc give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $73K across 13 grants, a median of $3,000.

Where does Frank Patti Foundation Inc give?

New Jersey (12 grants), California (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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